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    Ike's Chili

    3.6 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Mexican, Salad
    Open 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    IKE'S CHILI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Chili Cheeseburger and fries
    Sarah M.

    My first visit into Ike's Chili won't be my last! Enjoyed a great lunch the other day with wonderful service. It was hard to choose from the menu options but I ended up going with the chili cheeseburger and my husband had the Frito wrap. Next time I'm going to have the 3-way chili special because that seemed to be the popular order amongst other guests!

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    Great chili but silly online ordering fees. 1. Online ordering fee 2. Pickup fee 3. Credit card convenience fee They have no drive-through window so you have to go inside to pick up the order.

    (1/2) a spaghetti with chili
    Richard S.

    A place that's been around since the (near) turn of the century - golly gee, I want to love a place like this. And this place is neat enough, inside. But for me, the chili is a clear miss. Why?: The taste reminds me of (the kind of chili, used for a coney dog. The chili itself, isn't particularly flavorful. The taste; I don't know how to describe or discern the particular ingredients. I'm a chili lover. And sure want to love this place too. But, to be honest: Have the third star (to my rating), just because of Ike's being an old place, that has stood the test of time.

    Spike S.

    Please do not put beans in your chili. It is disgusting and a socially unacceptable. It has been proven to be symptomatic of an eating disorder. If you're an Okie, you already know about Ike's. Or you should. This review is intended to be helpful for those spirited, venturous individuals hoping to experience the authentic, historical, iconic diners along the "Mother Road!" Ike's is all of that! Ike's has not always been on Route 66, but it has been in business in Tulsa since 1908. Oklahoma's oldest restaurant. Nope, it is not TexMex (Very Spicy), it is not Okie Stye (Beans and Tomatoes) its "Ike's Chili." It is very similar in consistency and taste, to that of the chili served on coney island hot dogs. It reminds me a little of Cincinnati Style. And the restaurant likes to use the term "ways" when referring to how it may be served. There are several "ways" on the menu; Straight, With beans (for deviates), With Spaghetti, and then that perfect "Three Way" you've been looking for, chili, beans and spaghetti! The chili is mild, providing a starting point for everyone. On the table to use at your discretion, are appropriate universal chili components; chili powder, red pepper, black pepper, hot sauce and all the crackers you could ever eat. That should accommodate anyone wanting to transform the flavor of Ike's chili to their geographical version of the red meat stew! And, Ike's has Oklahoma's favorite vegetable "Fritos!" If you are a tourist, well it's OK and recommended that you enjoy the true Ike's experience. Go with the "Three Way!" You only live once and you need to have a story to tell when you get back home! If you are group of tourists, it is imperative that someone orders the Frito Chili Pie. If not, you all just wasted ten days of your life traveling across the US. However! If you want to go like a pro, it is "Straight UP!" with Ike's OEM approved chili performance enhancement components; Cheese, Onions, Jalapeno's and the little known secret chili enhancement Mustard! That's how I roll! Pick your bowl size. The double is a 16oz big bowl of beef. More than I could eat.. Check the menu. There are a lot of options My wife went with a taco salad. I don't even want to talk about it........

    Chili Cheese Burger
    Jack C.

    So seriously my first time ever try try Ike's and the chili is legit a 5. Now I got the chili burger bc it's one of my favs at another burger joint and it wasn't too shabby. The burgers patty was thick and I loved how it felt when you took a bite but it wasn't awe inspiring flat top or open grill amazing.... but this is a chili place.... solid... I'd get it again though! Now their menu..... too many things I wanted to try in one sitting! One of the guys got double Mac n chili. Wow... that looked good and I swear I think he used a straw and inhaled his food in less than a minute... Next round.... I'm trying the frito chili pie bc one of the other guys got that and it looked heavenly! Oh and the table next to use looked like they got the frito burrito wrap and holy hell that looked crazy good...... Good job boys! I'll be back!

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    7 months ago

    Food is great,service is spectacular and the prices are as good as the food! Just wish they were open longer hours

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    8 months ago

    The Chili and the onion burger were really good. The service was quick and efficient!

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    Great chili on a nice cool day throwing some crackers and hot sauce, loving it. It's been a Tulsa staple for many many years.

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    Thank you Spike I don’t think it could be said any better

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    4 years ago

    Tulsa landmark celebrating 114 years in business. Serves chili, burgers and more. Good beer selection. Very hospitable staff.

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    Thank you Ashley, the 3-way chili is also a fan favorite

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    4 years ago

    Service was great. Friendly atmosphere. Food was hot and tasty. Good price. Great place to pop in and eat at.

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    Very good chili with great service. The air staff have always been great and they have been able to hold onto these folks in spite of Covid.

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    3 years ago

    More like a bowl of refried beans with micro hints of ground meat

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    4 years ago

    I've always loved Ike's chili, same great chili year after year I highly recommend this place!

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    Chili is greasey so I wish I would have had a 3 way. But oh my its good. Just awesome texture. Served piping hot and delicous.

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    6 years ago

    Great chili and hamburgers. Do not order more than one order of fries. One order is large enough to feed a family of 10

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    Fabulous! This was my second time dining here and it was perfection. We had the fried chicken and…read moredumplings and the farmer's pie along with deviled eggs. The servers were delightful and atmosphere - on point. Dining options were upstairs or you could dine on the main floor in the grocery area. Both were great options.

    What a great experience. We had a friend visit recently and he told us we must go as soon as we…read morewere able. We sat upstairs (which I would recommend for dinner). Service was spot on throughout the entire night. We started with the deviled eggs, half plain and half Chef's Choice. The Chef's Choice were the best, drizzled with chili crisp (or pickled Szechuan peppercorns) and topped with a tiny gherkin and fresh dill. The soup of the day was a cabbage and radish soup. It was interesting and very homey but I wish I had ordered the salad. I had the Novarro Farm sweet Potato Gnocchi (kale and pecan pesto, Birch Bottom Farm Georgia candy roaster, fresh chevre). I was a little hesitant about the kale pesto but should NOT have been. This dish was delicious--great garlic flavor. Would order again. The burger looked amazing and while The Hubs said it was good, he also said it needed some more spice. They had a couple of rotating beers from Heirloom--a Mexican Lager and an Italian Pilsner. I had the Water Lily cocktail, their take on an Aviation. Order it just because it's beautiful (and refreshing). The photo does not depict the deep color of it. I asked what other gin based cocktails they had on their menu. They didn't but the server/bartender offered to make me a Bee's Knees for the second round. It was delicious! The atmosphere here is casual but the food is elevated. I kept thinking this is what a French bistro would be like inside. I want to come back and shop the market. Oh, and the apple pie was excellent as well!

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    Smoke on Cherry Street

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    4.2
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    0.5 mi
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    Great food! Great service!! Great value!!! I took my…read moredaughters here and between the three of us we were able to try all of the sides, except the beans. They definitely have their own twist on things. The sweet potatoes were good but a little heavy on the nutmeg. They tasted like a mix of apple and pumpkin pie. The mac and cheese was really creamy. I really liked the horseradish coleslaw. I'm not a big fan of collard greens but I still tried them and actually thought they were pretty good. For our mains, two of us had the brisket and one had ribs. Both were super good. There were 4 different sauces. I recommend trying them all. I wanted to try the sausage but they were sold out. I guess you need to get there earlier than an hour before they closed. We finished with a couple desserts. The banana pudding was probably the best I've had. Their seasonal cobbler was blueberry and very tasty! I was hoping for peach. Maybe next time. Yes there will definitely be a next time. It was a lot of food so we had plenty left over that ate for lunch the next day. The atmosphere is super friendly and really clean. Like most barbecue places I've been to there is no table service. You order and pay at the counter. Then depending on how busy they are they will bring your food to your table or have you pick up at the counter. For me the cherry on top is their pay it forward meal. For $15 you can buy a meal for someone in need. They hand you a receipt that you pin to a board. Then when someone needs a meal they can go in and grab one off the board. They offer them their lunch special. While I was there I saw a very grateful individual come in and get a meal. The staff were super nice and treated them just like any other customer. Great food! Great service! Great value! Do yourself a favor and try this place!

    We stopped in for lunch. The atmosphere and decor was very cute and inviting. Our serviced was…read moresuper nice and attentive. We ordered the tri tip dip sandwich which was the highlight of the meal. It was delicious. We also ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and that was full of flavor. The focaccia was on the dryer side and the chicken didn't fill out the bun so it was just kind of off texture wise and lacking fullness but the favor was 10/10. The chips and red onion dip were a nice little touch. Something I've never had before and we enjoyed it

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    Queenie's Plus

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    4.2
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    It's been many a year since I'd been to Queenie's. They always have the best egg salad…read moresandwiches, really tasty and full of egg salad. I had the deluxe egg salad today, it was basically the regular sammy but with bacon. The bacon was ... meh. Thick and a bit overcooked. The sandwich itself was good tho. The location has changed since I last visited. It's on a corner spot, with outside sitting space as well as inside. it's like a real restaurant now. Before it was a small walk in with only a few patio tables outside, in and out, take it to go. Now, it's a full on experience. The staff was really nice. Eating outside was pleasant, it was cloudy, so the sun wasn't heating us up, tho there are trees around. In the evening the outside area is in the sun. It's a beautifully delicious place. They now serve breakfast along with lunch options. Really great food!

    We were on a road trip and found this place on Yelp, and it ended up being one of the best…read morebreakfast stops of our trip. The food quality was excellent, and the staff were warm, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. One of the most unique parts of the visit was learning that the person seated at the table next to us was the previous owner. She is still a regular customer, and her photo is proudly displayed on the wall in the restaurant. That says a lot about the history, loyalty, and character of this place. I also accidentally left my credit card behind and did not realize it until about an hour and a half later. I called the restaurant, and the management immediately helped resolve the issue. They kindly arranged to mail it to my home in Los Angeles, and I have now received it safely. That level of honesty and customer care is rare. A special thank you to the management for handling everything so professionally, and to Heather for her kindness, attentiveness, and outstanding service. Highly recommend this spot for great breakfast, quality food, welcoming atmosphere, and a team that truly cares about its customers.

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    Four. Seven. Three

    4.1
    (36 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Walked over to have a drink while waiting for a show at another bar nearby…read more Loved the vibe at 473 I side you have a fun cocktail bar and outside please of tables and sos e for shows. This feels more like a pls e that's good for destination groups than local neighbor bars. Pro tip Ranch: if you're looking to cut calories order a ranch water from Juan. It's cucumber tequila with seltzer water and a lime. Ask him for a tiny splash of their margarita mix for extra flavor while keeping the calories low.

    I've been here recently due to live music & an afterparty, their drink menu really gave me a hard…read moretime to decide because their cocktails are very put together. I really wish I remembered the drink I had the first time around, what I do remember is that it was really good. The drink I had recently was the Don Diego de La Ve & it's something I'd get again + would be my usual. Anything tequila, it's automatic (rum is right there at a very close 2nd) when it comes to an alcohol beverage + cocktail. Has addition of ancho reyes, a chile liqueur, that's super subtle in the drink along with lemon lime & agave. My homie looked at my drink & said that's something he should've ordered. *Side Note* I took a look at the menu & I'm convinced I had the Cousin Eddie (when I first visited this place). As I stated that rum is a close 2nd to tequila & the Cousin Eddie has Bumbu (rum) that I already enjoy on its own.

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